How Every Woman Can Make a Great First Impression

Strong women don't just happen overnight; it takes courage and
determination to become one. A strong woman is the kind of the woman who's confident, who knows she can succeed, and who also works hard to achieve her dreams without
dimming any other person’s light. So, if you want to know how strong women
make great first impressions, start
reading, because actually, every woman can be able to make a great first impression.

1. The best dress a woman
can wear is her confidence.

The moment you walk in, people can tell if you’re a
confident person or not, so even if you feel intimidated or not confident
enough, you can always fake it. You’ll eventually develop the self-confidence sense. It’s all in your head, and how you see and perceive yourself. This is the first step to make a great first impression.

2. Confidence is good, arrogance
is not.

There’s a fine line between looking confident and sounding
like an arrogant woman. While confidence can give you the amount of respect you seek,
arrogance can give you an amount of negative feelings you really don’t want to
deal with. Let go of arrogance, so you can make a great first impression.

3. Don’t slouch, and
keep your back straight.

A person with a good posture has a lot to say, and gives the
person in front of them a lot to wonder about. Other than confidence, a good
body posture will help you make a great first impression, because it gives positive energy, and makes you look energetic. It also gives
you a strong and straight forward personality. And this is an impression you’d
want to last.

4. Be comfortable in
your own skin, and avoid nervous movements.

To make a great first impression, you’d want a straight back and decent gestures, but you don’t
want to look like a machine. So just take a moment to find a relaxing position
or two you can sit in, and vary between them from time to time. Also, don’t try to bite your nails and
cuticles, don’t play with your hair, basically, anything that would show that you’re nervous.
Simple and decent hand gestures would be enough.

5. An effortless smile
and eye contact are key to good communication.

If you’re sitting with someone looking
straight into your eyes, and occasionally looking away, what would you think? You’d
think that they care enough, and that they’re paying attention to you; it’s a sign
of respect. If you have a problem looking people into their eyes, just look to
their upper nose, they’ll think you’re making eye contact and it will make you
less nervous. Smiling should not be forced, just make a gentle and effortless
smile as a friendly sign, don’t show too much teeth.

6. Dress in something
you like, but also appropriate for the place.

You should always follow the dress code to the place you’re
heading to; it makes you look considerate and organized. You should also consider wearing something
that you actually like and have tried before if you’re meeting someone for the first
time. You need to make sure you know this outfit suits you best, and makes you
feel comfortable, and that's one of the main things you can do to make a great first impression.

7. Take a refreshing
shower, and don’t wear too much perfume.

Taking a shower and feeling refreshed before meeting someone
for the first time boosts your self-confidence. Make sure that the perfume you wear isn't too strong or heavy in scent. You need to smell good, but an intense
perfume can irritate the person sitting next to you.

8. Don’t give away/and or ask about personal information.

Small talk is good, and answering people’s questions is great, but remember this, when you give away too much personal information at first
meetings and outings, you make people skeptical about you. Another major rule to make a great first impression, is to avoid gossip at all costs, you don’t want to be perceived as a gossiper. Also don’t ask about personal information, it’s good to show that you’re interested in knowing
the person in front of you, but beware of reaching a point where they would
think that you’re interfering in their lives.

About the Author

Zeinab El-FiqiSince she was a little girl, Zeinab El-Fiqi enjoyed listening to music while she sat down on the floor to write short stories. She always found writing a way to express herself. Growing up, she always had passion for fashion, as she played dress up and pretended there's a runway in her room. She studied Marketing and Management, which helped her make a balance between business and love for arts. Though she never wanted to study fashion, she enjoys writing about it and getting every insight on it. Zeinab enjoys the little things in life; a cup of coffee and good music can make her day, and a walk in the park with her favorite songs on can turn a bad mood into a happy mood. You can reach her on zeinab@fustany.com